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In Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is about the mentally and physically abusive effects of masculinity when presented in African culture.

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Things Fall Apart is about an aggressive and prideful man, Okonkwo, who fights for respect and success driven by the issues with his father while enduring the civilization changes being forced upon his tribe.

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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is about the changes that a society must enact in order to survive westernization.

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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is about the changes that a society must enact in order to survive westernization.

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In the novel Things Fall Apart, Achebe's  message is one of perseverance, told through the story of Okonkwo and his  unwillingness to fail.

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In the novel Things Fall Apart one major theme that is portrayed is alienation. Throughout the whole of this novel Okonkwo often feels like he himself does not belong. He never fostered a relationship with his father nor did he foster any truly deep relationships with his own children. During his exile the only things he was concerned with was his titles and his land, he had no concern for his friends because he has none.

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Is it easier for an individual to stay true to their beliefs or conform to society? Is it easy to live with that decision?

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In the novel Things Fall Apart, author Chinua Achebe's poses the question: can any culture be considered better than another?

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In the novel Things Fall Apart, Achebe conveys the immoral destruction of tradition due to colonialism that overlooks the culture already present.

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A central theme from Things Fall Apart is the changing culture. The Igbo community is divided between tradition and new ideas.

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Things fall Apart has the central theme of focusing on reputation and not showing weakness is the biggest weakness that Okonkwo has

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What do the constant references to gender say about Okonkwo? About Igbo culture?

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Question
Can keep individual beliefs while remaining consistent with cultural norms?

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Theme: Fear
Ih the book Things Fall Apart Okonkwo lives his life in fear. Fear of becoming something he hates, weakness. Okonkwo developed this fear from his father who was weak in all aspects of his life, and as a result, Okonkwo decides to build his character the exact opposite of his father. He does all of this because he fears weakness.

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The Novel is about adjusting due to the culture being changed and questioned due to imperialism and Okonkwo's choices.

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In Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe presents the message of the ignorance of Western society by revealing the traditions of African culture and the hypocrisy of imperialism.

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The overall message from Things Fall Apart is certain culture and traditions should be respected. As the reader goes through the book they see many traditions good and bad that are practiced in Okonkwo’s culture and many of theses traditions create the plot of the story.

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Theme #3
The central theme that drives Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is shame. Shame affects almost every aspect in the story including the culture and daily life.

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1) What is this story about?

The novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe tells the story of Okonkwo while also giving insight to the effects of colonialism African culture as well as the struggle of balance between masculinity and power.

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What is the true meaning of weakness? Does this presence of weakness define/determine who someone is as a person?

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In the novel Things Fall Apart, author Chinua Achebe conveys a message towards the western world. He wants everyone to see African culture how is it was meant to be seen: through the eyes of an African citizen, and not written by someone who has not lived it.

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Please consider work as a whole and how it applies to Things Fall Apart.  Working with a partner, craft a powerful statement that applies this concept to the novel.  Post your names with your statements.

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Please consider work as a whole and how it applies to Things Fall Apart.  Working with a partner, craft a powerful statement that applies this concept to the novel.  Post your names with your statements.